Hattersley

British

/ ˈhætəzlɪ /

noun

Roy ( Sydney George ), Baron Hattersley of Sparkbrook. born 1932, British Labour politician; deputy leader of the Labour Party (1983–92); shadow home secretary (1980–83; 1987–92)

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In the aftermath, Hattersley stood for the leadership but was defeated by Neil Kinnock - and settled for the post of deputy leader.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

Hattersley also disbanded the B Specials, the controversial reserve police force, replacing it with the Ulster Defence Regiment.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

When Labour regained power in 1974, Hattersley was made minister of state for foreign affairs.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

Hattersley supported John Smith in his successful bid for the leadership, but - having turned 65 - left Parliament at the 1997 election.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

‘No, I’ll be sworn she didn’t,’ said Hattersley, ‘or he’d never look so black.’

From The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë

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